the dsc-t200 and dsc-t70 are slim, trim, and super pocket-friendly digicams available in sexy, metallic hues. both cyber-shot models are equipped with 8-megapixel imaging systems and a touch-screen graphical interface to control camera settings. the touch-panel technology also provides picture takers with the ability to choose the subject they would like to focus on within the frame. alternately, users can select areas of each picture to view or zoom in on during playback mode right on the screen.

the dsc-t200 features a 3.5-inch lcd screen, a 5x optical zoom lens and will be offered in silver, black or red. the dsc-t70 model has a 3-inch wide lcd screen, a 3x optical zoom lens and will come in silver, black, white or pink. both models will include support for hd output to hdtvs, face-detection technology, and a new "smile shutter" function, which the company claims can automatically detect and capture a person smiling. the dsc-t200 and dsc-t70 are available for pre-order beginning august 23 and will ship in september for $400 and $300, respectively.

meanwhile, sony unveiled its small superzoom shooter, the cyber-shot dsc-h3. featuring an entry-level price of $300, this 8-megapixel compact camera has a powerful 10x optical zoom and 2.5-inch lcd screen, as well as an hd output and face-detection technology. it also includes a long-range flash to light up subjects from far away. expect the dsc-h3 to hit stores in late september 2007, also available for preorder.

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